i think the rec food level is far too high when you include the increase in ingreds and the drop in xp... it should either be required food, drop in xp, or increase in ingreds, maybe 2 of the 3, but not all 3. i totaly agree something needs to be done, but this is to drastic of a change in my oppinion.
p.s. the prices for the high level stones should really be increased.